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According to the Plastics Europe Polska Foundation, 2021's European plastics production increased from 53.9 to 57.2 million tonnes. Poland ranks third in terms of demand for plastics (100 kg/person), right after Germany (140 kg/person) and Italy (122 kg/person). Therefore it comes as no surprise that PLASTPOL - the Polish expo dedicated to the plasticc processing industry has been one of the most important events of this type in Central and Eastern Europe for years.
Poland already boasts of having a highly developed processing sector, employing over 200,000 people. According to Plastics Europe data, the local plastics production volume is estimated to reach 1.7 million tons. Therefore, PLASTPOL - Poland's International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing has become a popular destination for companies looking for investment and development opportunities. The upcoming PLASTPOL promises to be a focal point for industry representatives and business insiders from all around the world; from Turkey, Qatar, Germany, Italy, India and Balkan countries, showcase their products and services. However, the list of exhibitors is really extensive.
- We can already see an avid interest of several important companies - says Kamil Perz, director of the PLASTPOL project. – This year's list of exhibitors includes such companies as: ENGEL, ARBURG, WITTMANN, ALBIS, MOLGROUP, LYONDELLBASELL, EXXON MOBIL and STARLINGER.
The next year in the industry will be marked by the closing production cycles. Current technology makes it possible to make machines that practically use recycled plastics. Not only is this a pivotal change but also good news for the processing sector, because it allows for a fundamental change in thinking about plastics processing.
The analyses of global institutions, which are industry insiders have proven this trend. - The plastics industry keeps developing and introducing new technologies to the manufacturing process; this encompasses more recyclate, less virgin materials, recyclable designs and better performance designed to protect food and beverages better, a significant reduction of waste - Matt Seaholm, president of Plastics Industry Association.
PLASTPOL expo hosts over 900 companies from all corners of the world, the exhibitors use almost 34,000 sq m of exhibition space. The show is a magnet for 20 thousand visitors. The potential of Polish processing trade show is also recognised by global institutions, both the Embassy of Angola and Qatar Development Bank together with Qatar Financial Centre joined the expo to present their economic potential. Not only did they exhibit at Plastpol, but also organised a series of meetings devoted to investment opportunities as well as these countries' production industries' development prospects. For over a quarter of a century, Targi Kielce has offered plastics and rubber processing industry the space to hold successful business meetings and strengthen personal contacts.
